Casting Lots for a New Apostle: Matthias Is Chosen: Kids’ Bible Stories (Unabridged‪)‬

A sudden silence, a missing friend, and a powerful promise waiting to be fulfilled...

Jesus has returned to Heaven, leaving His friends with the most important job in the world: telling everyone the good news! But the team of Twelve Apostles is broken. The empty wooden chair in the Upper Room is a daily reminder that the circle isn't whole. Join Peter, John, Mary, and the rest of the followers as they pray, wait, and search for the one man chosen by God to complete the team.

This vivid, sensory-rich story takes you inside the historic Upper Room, where you will: Smell the fresh bread and old oil lamps. Feel the quiet tension as two men, Justus and Matthias , are nominated. Hear the gentle clink of the little stones as the disciples cast lots to find God's will. Discover how one faithful follower, Matthias, is chosen not by a popular vote, but by a simple, ancient act of trust in God. It’s a powerful story about patience, leadership, and how God keeps His promises even when the way forward is a mystery! Complete the circle! Discover the essential story of how the very first church prepared for the arrival of the Holy Spirit.